A Modern Sleek Kitchen with Maritime Touches

This modern-meets-maritime New York City kitchen designed by Anik Pearson uses a unique combination of wood, concrete and metal to create its sleek and urban, yet nautical look.

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Metal Meets Maritime Style

The wall to the right of the cooktop was angled to match the doorway—now this Manhattan kitchen is shaped like a boat, with the cooktop at the prow. A crown ceiling painted white, with Harbor lights from Urban Archaeology, casts a glow over the island. Cutout cners create a friendlier transition to the breakfast area. 1960s barstool from VandM. Sub-Zero650 refrigerator.

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Cabinets with Nautical Details

The cabinet rails and handles were made from stainless-steel tubing, end caps, and stanchions from the Go2marine catalog. Flush lift rings on lower cabinets by Bo'sun Supplies Co. "It's a custom look that you can't buy in a kitchen store," designer Anik Pearson says. The extra-deep, double compartment stainless-steel sink from Just Manufacturing is flanked by a pair of KitchenAid dishwashers. Essex faucet with hand spray by Kohler.

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Custom L-Strap Hinges

The custom L-strap hinges on the cabinets have acorn finials to match the hinges in the rest of the apartment. "You can really fashion your hardware and make it looks bespoke," Pearson says. "We were very conscious of where all the screws were, and that they were all aligned."

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Easy Access for Pots and Pans

Large drawers hold pots and pans right under the BlueStar cooktop. Hood by Vent-a-Hood. Microwave drawer in island by Sharp.

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Wide-Plank Oak Board Floors

In the breakfast area, vintage chairs from Linda Horn pick up the silvery theme and surround Eero Saarinen's dining table for Knoll, from Design Within Reach. L-Series double ovens by Wolf. The floor is wide-plank oak boards, made extra-dark by combining an ebony stain with black pigment.

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